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I've just upgraded a PC with a new motherboard and I can't get past POST. I'm getting continuous, long beep codes. I have an award bios and I visited their website and they suggested to check the memory. I did just that by swapping the 64MB with a known working 256MB module. I'm still getting the same error codes. If anyone has any suggestions on how to fix the problem and at least get past POST, I would really appreciate it. Thanks...
Well first, unhook everything, including floppy, HD, CD rom. have you tried switching out video cards with a known working one. that long beep could be the video card. now you said you upgraded the motherboard, did you install a new CPU? check to make sure its jumpered correctly
Award Bios' long beeps are either a Keyboard controller error or a video Failure.
a ram error is generaly indicated by the system giving you nothing, pretty lights, but generaly nothing. continuous long beeps are likly a lose CPU (reseat, common problem on slot achitecture) or the system cannot find the video card.
Just a thought...
Make sure your Mobo isn't shorting out on the PC case. Try to remove the mobo and place on a wooden surface like a chopping block (clean it first) ;) Leave connected Ram, Video card, and Processor. See if it boots. If it does, then it's a short. Check the screws that secure the board.
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